The government is to fund an initiative to help people get back into science, technology and mathematics (STEM) careers following a break – particularly women. The 18-month-long scheme, which will be run... Read more »
Nearly three-quarters (73%) of office workers in London would leave their job if they were no longer able to work from home for some of the week, and only a significant pay... Read more »
Employers and recruiters should not seek salary history from job candidates in any manner, including by asking applicants about their current pay and for their desired salary, according to new guidance. The... Read more »
The disability pay gap has widened since 2014, new figures from the Office for National Statistics show, although there was a slight narrowing between 2019 and 2021. In 2021 the gap between... Read more »
Staff at law firm Stephenson Harwood can choose to work from home permanently, but they will have to take a 20% pay cut. Under its new hybrid and remote working policy, which... Read more »
A new law that protects public service workers from violence and abuse while doing their jobs has taken effect in England and Wales. The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act, which received... Read more »
Organisations representing doctors and nurses have expressed their disappointment at MPs’ decision to reject a proposal for greater NHS workforce planning requirements. During a final reading of the Health and Social Care... Read more »
EasyJet plans to remove a row of seats from its planes in a bid to cope with labour shortages. By removing the last row on its A319 aircraft, it can cut the... Read more »
Just 5% of job ads are completely gender neutral in their wording, according to a study by an employee brand agency. Chatter Communications looked at 230 adverts posted by companies in the... Read more »
Half of organisations feel the economy would be productive and resilient if the education system was better tailored to employers’ needs, according to a survey that finds employers think young people are... Read more »
